Hanoi strengthens ties with counterparts in Turkey, Switzerland and Belgium

The Hanoitimes – The visit by a Hanoi high-ranking delegation helped boost understanding and exchange experience in a wide range of areas. Hanoi wishes to further promote friendly cooperation with counterparts in Turkey, Switzerland and Belgium for the purpose of the city’s socio-economic development.That was the goal of a working visit by a Hanoi high-ranking delegation to Turkey, Switzerland and Belgium, led by Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dao Duc Toan, September 26 to October 6, 2018. In the framework of the visit, the delegation held meetings with authorities and specialized agencies of Ankara and Istanbul (Turkey), Bern state (Switzerland) and Bruxelles (Belgium). The delegation exchanged experience and developed cooperation opportunities with other countries in the fields of population management, development and implementation of social policies, dealing with issues of urban security, preserving and promoting the value of cultural heritage works, organizing and managing cultural and artistic activities. Attending the delegation’s working sessions were the Vietnamese Ambassadors in Turkey, Switzerland and Belgium.The two capitals’ cooperation to boost good Vietnam – Turkey relations In Turkey, the delegation met with Vice Mayor of Ankara on September 27, during which the two sides shared experience in development policies and local governance, particularly in the fields of infrastructure and social welfare. Hanoi’s delegation met with Vice Mayor of Ankara on September 27. Photo: Hanoimoi The delegation visited several historical relic conservation projects in Ankara and social housing quarters built at former slum areas. At a working session with First Deputy Mayor… [Read full story]